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Dutch tulip fest Keukenhof opens to the public

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March 20, 2014

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The 65th edition of the Netherlands' massive flower show at Keukenhof, the world's largest bulb garden with over seven million flowers, opened to the public on Thursday. Duration: 00:55
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